"The government over-classifies, misleads the public about what it's doing, and tries to intimidate its critics."
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About Barton Gellman
Barton Gellman is an American journalist and author known for his investigative reporting. He has won multiple awards for his work, including the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for his reporting on Edward Snowden's disclosures about the National Security Agency. Gellman has written for publications such as The Washington Post and Time magazine, covering a wide range of topics including national security, politics, and technology.
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